Pope Experiences Breathing Difficulties Twice... Artificial Respirator Reinstated

Pope Francis experienced breathing difficulties again on the 3rd (local time) and resumed ventilator treatment, the Vatican announced.

According to US CNN and others, the Vatican stated in the afternoon, "Today the Pope experienced acute respiratory distress twice."

Rome Gemelli Hospital where the Pope is hospitalized. Photo by EPA Yonhap News

It added, "The problem occurred due to bronchial constriction caused by mucus accumulation," and "The Pope had to undergo two bronchoscopic examinations and procedures to remove mucus from the bronchi."

According to the Vatican, the Pope resumed ventilator treatment from the afternoon. A Vatican source told CNN that the respiratory crisis was overcome in the afternoon and the Pope is resting. They also added that blood test results remain unchanged and the prognosis is 'pending.'

The Pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on the 14th of last month due to respiratory illness caused by polymicrobial infection. Pneumonia was confirmed in both lungs, and his condition has continued to worsen, marking the 18th day of hospitalization as of today. This is the longest hospitalization since his enthronement in March 2013.

Since the 1st, it was announced that the Pope's condition had stabilized again, and the day before, ventilator treatment was no longer necessary. However, on this day, the Pope experienced breathing difficulties again, and ventilator treatment was resumed.

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